Sunday, February 17, 2013

Government Activity

From left to right: Mark Russell, Huntsville City Council President, Hyesun from South Korea, Luisa from Germany, Min Jeong from South Korea, Karine from Norway, Shara from Germany and Tommy Battle, Mayor of  the City of Huntsville in rthe Huntsville City Council chambers.
 
On January 10, 5 CIEE students, two host moms, one host brother and Jim and Mary Powers participated in an activity to learn about federal and municipal government in the United States.  First we had a round table discussion with members of United States Congressman Mo Brooks staff in his Huntsville office.  Next we met with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle in his office.  And finally, we atended a Huntsville City Council meeting in which each of the students was recognized and received an official City of Huntsville certificate from the City Council office.

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